Gordon Lightfoot
Canadian singer-songwriter
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| May 23 2024 | A tribute concert was held at Massey Hall, featuring performances of Lightfoot songs by various artists including his own backing band, Blue Rodeo, City and Colour, and many other notable Canadian musicians. |
| May 23 2024 | A tribute concert was held at Massey Hall, featuring performances of Lightfoot songs by various artists including his own backing band, Blue Rodeo, City and Colour, and many other notable Canadian musicians. |
| July 2023 | Announced posthumous release of his live album 'At Royal Albert Hall', recorded from his 2016 concert performance. |
| July 2023 | Announced posthumous release of his live album 'At Royal Albert Hall', recorded from his 2016 concert performance. |
| May 8 2023 | A private funeral was held for Lightfoot at St. Paul's United Church, after which his body was cremated and ashes buried next to his parents at St. Andrew's and St. James' Cemetery in Orillia. |
| May 8 2023 | A private funeral was held for Lightfoot at St. Paul's United Church, after which his body was cremated and ashes buried next to his parents at St. Andrew's and St. James' Cemetery in Orillia. |
| May 7 2023 | A public visitation was held at St. Paul's United Church, drawing more than 2,400 people. |
| May 7 2023 | A public visitation was held at St. Paul's United Church, drawing more than 2,400 people. |
| May 6 2023 | A tribute show by Leisa Way & the Wayward Wind Band was held at the local opera house in Orillia, which sold out after Lightfoot's death. |
| May 6 2023 | A tribute show by Leisa Way & the Wayward Wind Band was held at the local opera house in Orillia, which sold out after Lightfoot's death. |
| May 1 2023 | Gordon Lightfoot died of natural causes at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto at the age of 84. |
| May 1 2023 | Passed away. |
| May 1 2023 | Gordon Lightfoot died of natural causes at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto at the age of 84. |
| May 1 2023 | Passed away. |
| April 2023 | Lightfoot cancelled the remainder of his 2023 tour due to declining health. |
| April 2023 | Lightfoot cancelled the remainder of his 2023 tour due to declining health. |
| 2022 | Received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement. |
| 2022 | Received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement. |
| October 30 2022 | Performed his final concert in Winnipeg, Manitoba. |
| October 30 2022 | Performed his final concert in Winnipeg, Manitoba. |
| 2020 | Released 'Solo' album, his final studio album before his passing |
| 2020 | Released 'Solo' album, his final studio album before his passing |
| March 20 2020 | Released 'Solo', his 21st studio album, marking his return to Warner Music Group and his first studio album in nearly two decades. |
| March 20 2020 | Released 'Solo', his 21st studio album, marking his return to Warner Music Group and his first studio album in nearly two decades. |
| 2019 | Lightfoot's tour was interrupted after he was injured while working out in a gym. |
| 2019 | Released 'The Complete Singles 1970–1980' two-CD compilation through Real Gone Music |
| 2019 | Lightfoot's tour was interrupted after he was injured while working out in a gym. |
| 2018 | Released 'An Introduction to: Gordon Lightfoot' compilation album through Rhino Entertainment |
| July 1 2017 | Performed at Canada's 150th birthday celebration on Parliament Hill, introduced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, exactly 50 years after performing at Canada's 100th birthday. |
| July 1 2017 | Performed at Canada's 150th birthday celebration on Parliament Hill, introduced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, exactly 50 years after performing at Canada's 100th birthday. |
| May 18 2016 | Began his first UK tour in 35 years, performing across England, Ireland, and Scotland until June 1. |
| May 18 2016 | Began his first UK tour in 35 years, performing across England, Ireland, and Scotland until June 1. |
| October 23 2015 | Honoured with a 4-metre tall bronze sculpture called 'Golden Leaves—A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot' in his hometown of Orillia, Ontario. |
| October 23 2015 | Honoured with a 4-metre tall bronze sculpture called 'Golden Leaves—A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot' in his hometown of Orillia, Ontario. |
| December 19 2014 | Lightfoot married Kim Hasse at Rosedale United Church for his third marriage. |
| December 19 2014 | Lightfoot married Kim Hasse at Rosedale United Church for his third marriage. |
| June 16 2014 | Awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by SOCAN at the 2014 SOCAN Awards in Toronto. |
| June 16 2014 | Awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by SOCAN at the 2014 SOCAN Awards in Toronto. |
| November 2012 | Lightfoot performed 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy' at the 100th Grey Cup, receiving an extremely positive reception. |
| November 2012 | Lightfoot performed 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy' at the 100th Grey Cup, receiving an extremely positive reception. |
| August 20 2012 | John Stockfish died from natural causes at age 69. |
| August 20 2012 | John Stockfish died from natural causes at age 69. |
| June 24 2012 | Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in a New York City ceremony. |
| June 24 2012 | Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in a New York City ceremony. |
| June 15 2012 | Lightfoot performed a sold-out show at Ottawa's National Arts Centre, stating he still performs 60 times a year. |
| June 15 2012 | Lightfoot performed a sold-out show at Ottawa's National Arts Centre, stating he still performs 60 times a year. |
| June 6 2012 | Received an honorary doctorate of music from Lakehead University in his hometown of Orillia. |
| June 6 2012 | Received an honorary doctorate of music from Lakehead University in his hometown of Orillia. |
| April 17 2012 | Lightfoot released the live album 'All Live' through Rhino Entertainment, which charted at #16 in Canada. |
| 2011 | Carter Lancaster joined the band as guitarist, described by Lightfoot as a 'great player'. |
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